Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 4 inches tall when mature |
Plant Spread: | 5-7 inches |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Showy |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: The juice from many species of agave can cause acute contact dermatitis that produces reddening and blistering lasting approximately one to two weeks. Itching may recur up to a year later without a visible rash. Dried parts of the plants can be handled sa |
Propagation: Seeds: | Can handle transplanting Other info: Sow in shallow pots with a well draining, sterile mix; 50/50 organic/inorganic of coarse perlite, pumice; sphagnum peat or good compost. Avoid manures. Irrigate from below by submerging in water to 1/2 height of pot. Provide bright, indirect light and a |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Offsets Other: Bulbils |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth Monocarpic |
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